| Military retirement pay | Minnesota lets you subtract certain military retirement pay, including pensions, from Minnesota taxable income using Schedule M1M. You cannot claim it and the credit for past military service in the same year. |
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| Property tax | Disabled veterans rated 70% or more can reduce taxable home value by $150,000, and those with a 100% permanent and total rating get a $300,000 exclusion. Primary family caregivers and some surviving spouses qualify. Apply to your county assessor by December 31. |
| Military retirement pay subtraction Taxes | Eligible military retirement pay can be subtracted from Minnesota taxable income on Schedule M1M. |
| Credit for past military service Taxes | A nonrefundable credit of up to $750 for lower-income veterans; cannot be combined with the retirement subtraction. |
| Market value exclusion for disabled veterans Taxes | Reduces taxable value of a homestead by $150,000 (70%+ rating) or $300,000 (100% P&T); apply by December 31. |
| Caregiver and surviving spouse protection Taxes | Primary family caregivers and certain surviving spouses can also claim the exclusion. |
| Minnesota Veterans Homes Health & Homes | The state runs veterans homes; ask MDVA about admission. |
| State veterans cemeteries Burial | Minnesota operates state veterans cemeteries; contact MDVA for eligibility. |
| Veteran designation and license plates Vehicles & ID | Minnesota offers military plates and may add a veteran designation on licenses; check Driver and Vehicle Services. |
| Tuition and education help Education | Minnesota has state education benefits for veterans and families; ask MDVA for details. |
| Veterans preference in state hiring Jobs | Minnesota gives veterans preference points in state hiring; contact Minnesota Management and Budget. |
Last checked 2026-11. State rules change often; confirm with Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs before you rely on any benefit.